Experience Days Port Elizabeth
If you’re looking for great times in the great outdoors then Gqeberha should be top of your list. Formerly known as Port Elizabeth (and nicknamed ‘The Friendly City’), Gqeberha is renowned for its long stretches of beautiful beaches, interesting history, and easy access to the best safari spots on the Eastern Cape.
Thanks to its location, and year round warm weather, Gqeberha is perfect for those looking for outdoor adventure. If you love snowboarding, then you’ll definitely want to try its summer counterpart, sand boarding. Whether you’re an expert boarder or a total newbie, a sand boarding experience will see you whizzing down Alexandria Dunes under the tutelage of a specialist rider. Or, for a really exhilarating adventure experience gift for friends, how about a 9500ft tandem skydive. Guided by a professional, they’ll freefall over scenic Jeffrey’s Bay, reaching speeds of up to 200 kph, before parachuting gently down to earth. A must for adrenaline junkies, sandboarding or a skydive make a unique experience gift.
But, if you fancy keeping your feet closer to the ground, why not try a horse ride along the beach? Following a guide, this trek is suitable for all levels of rider and takes you on a gorgeous 13km circular route along stunning beaches. Gqeberha is also famous for its beautiful river landscapes, which you can explore on a tranquil canoe trip along the Sundays River. Originally known as ‘Grassy Waters’, the riverside is teeming with local wildlife including Cape otters, Vervet monkeys, porcupines, and kudu antelopes.
Animal lovers visiting Gqeberha will find their wildest dreams coming true, with a fantastic mixture of activities available to give you a bird’s eye (or even a rhino’s eye!) view of iconic African wildlife. For a truly unforgettable experience gift for a loved one, a safari in Addo National Park can’t be topped. South Africa’s third largest National Park, Addo is home to an amazing array of animals, birds, and plants including 600 elephants (which has grown from a population of just 11 when the Park opened in 1931), black rhino, lions, leopards, hippos and zebras. Or, to see the fantastic array of marine animals that live in Gqeberha’s oceans, treat a partner to a cruise around the nearby islands of St Croix and Jahleel. Travelling aboard a luxury catamaran, you’ll spot penguins, dolphins, and even Southern Right whales, as you learn about the area’s history. Captivating and compelling, it makes the perfect experience gift for anniversaries or birthdays.
